Stage 3 Kidney Cancer diagnosis means that the cancer is any size and:

1.  Has spread to a nearby lymph nodes shown here in blue surrounded by green nodes,

or

2. The tumor has spread to your blood vessels in or near the kidney, called renal vein and vena cava, to the structures within your kidney that collect urine, or into the layer of fatty tissue around the kidney, shown in pink.

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Urine, Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

A test called a biopsy is also typically done. This test looks at sample cells taken from your tumor to help identify your specific cancer cell type, critical to finding the best treatment option for you.

If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.

Re-read this summary as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our unique Comparison Page will help you understand your FDA-approved treatment options including, who can help you pay for your treatment, where and how each is given and what side-effects you may experience.